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UK Stewardship Signatory Status confirmed for a third year
Posted September 1, 2023
We are pleased to announce that we have received confirmation from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) that we have retained our status as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code. The UK Stewardship Code serves as a beacon for excellence in stewardship practices, guiding those entrusted with managing investments on behalf of UK savers and[…]
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Final Commitment of €125m to P Capital Partners Credit Fund V (PCP V)
Posted August 17, 2023
We are pleased to confirm our seventh and final commitment from LGPS Central Credit Partnership II LP (the “Lower Return” sleeve); a €125m to P Capital Partners (“PCP”) Corporate Credit Fund V (“PCP V”). PCP, an alternative lender focused on the Northern European middle market, specialises in non-sponsored lending in the Nordic region. With a[…]
![LGPS Central Announces $225 Million Commitment to Churchill Middle Market Senior Loan Fund – Luxembourg SCSp, SICAV-RAIF – Fund V](/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Mike_Gillespie-200x300.jpg)
LGPS Central Announces $225 Million Commitment to Churchill Middle Market Senior Loan Fund – Luxembourg SCSp, SICAV-RAIF – Fund V
Posted July 5, 2023
LGPS Central is pleased to announce its sixth investment from its Credit Partnership II Fund, a $225 million commitment to Churchill Middle Market Senior Loan Fund – Luxembourg SCSp, SICAV-RAIF – Fund V (“Churchill Fund V”), a compartment of Churchill Middle Market Senior Loan Fund – Luxembourg SCSp, SICAV-RAIF, at first close on 5th June[…]
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New Head of Stewardship
Posted May 22, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Sheila Stefani has joined our Responsible Investment Team as Head of Stewardship this week. Sheila, who has extensive experience in ESG research and active stewardship, brings with her a wealth of knowledge on responsible investment and corporate governance issues. She has a strong background in developing engagement strategies in[…]
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LGPS Central Hosts Virtual Responsible Investment Summit with Industry Experts and Partner Funds
Posted March 10, 2023
This week, LGPS Central held its Responsible Investment Summit, bringing together industry experts to discuss climate change, human rights, greenwashing, investing in China, biodiversity, and more. The Summit welcomed 15 experts and nearly 100 delegates from the Pools’ eight Partner Funds. The event included presentations, breakout sessions, and interactive Q&A opportunities, all of which were[…]
![LGPS Central call for an additional Active Global Equity Manager for Global Equities Fund](/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Mark-2-300x300.jpg)
LGPS Central call for an additional Active Global Equity Manager for Global Equities Fund
Posted March 9, 2023
We are delighted to announce that we are inviting applications from Quality focused Global Active Equity Managers for our LGPS Central Global Equity Active Multi-Manager Fund. The successful strategy will be added to the existing sub-fund of the Authorised Contractual Scheme (ACS). It is expected that the new manager will be funded towards the middle[…]
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International Women’s Day
Posted March 8, 2023
Happy International Women’s Day from everyone here at LGPS Central! We are proud to boast a 60/40 split in gender across our organisation (50/50 split across our Non-Executive Directors) and a BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) population of 46% with 15 different cultures represented within our workforce of 81 people. Chair of our Board,[…]
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An Engagement Update from LGPS Central : Shell
Posted February 17, 2023
ClientEarth recently announced the filing of a novel legal claim against the Board of Directors at Shell. This derivative claim states that the Board is mismanaging climate risk, evidenced by an insufficient Energy Transition Strategy and a fundamental misalignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The claim states that this mismanagement will have a[…]